Majority of Iowa Voters Oppose Dove Hunting by Two to One
Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 (Original item from March, 2011)
Wildlife and Exotics | Hunting or Trapping | Legislation, Voting, Political Candidates | Wildlife
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Short Description:
This survey of Iowa voters finds that most would like the historical protection of doves within the state to continue. A majority (54%) oppose the opening of a dove hunting season while 25% support such action and 21% are undecided.
Abstract:
In additional findings, nearly half (49%) would support Iowa Governor Branstad's veto of a measure to allow the hunting of mourning doves in the event one was to pass, while 29% would oppose his veto and 22% would be undecided. Furthermore, with all else equal, 41% of voters said they would be less likely to vote for a state legislator who voted to legalize dove hunting in the state of Iowa, while 12% said they would be more likely to vote for such candidate; 47% did not know or felt that this would have no effect on his or her vote.
Spot Check Number:
1649
Sponsor:
Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)
Animal Type:
Doves, Birds
Record Type:
News Article
Research Method:
Online Survey
Geographic Region:
United States Regional
Number of Participants:
625
Population Descriptors:
Iowa voters
Year Conducted:
March, 2011
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